Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bryan Rust | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 23:14 | 0.48 | 2.04 |
| 2nd | Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 2 | 4 | 22:26 | 0.36 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 28:01 | 0.13 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:46 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Mike Reilly, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:04 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Ville Koivunen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:44 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Yegor Chinakhov, Erik Karlsson | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 02:49 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | William Carrier, Alexander Nikishin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 03:48 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 11:21 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v3 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:52 | PIT | Noel Acciari | Bryan Rust, Yegor Chinakhov | 5v6 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:24 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Rickard Rakell, Erik Karlsson | 5v6 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Ben Kindel | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | CAR | Jackson Blake | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.85 | 8.23 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 16 | 28 |
| Blocks | 19 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 23:14 | 0.48 | 2.04 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:26 | 0.36 | 1.33 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28:01 | 0.13 | 1.33 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.14 | 0.75 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:51 | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.19 | 0.64 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.49 | 0.60 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:23 | 0.67 | 0.00 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:35 | 0.59 | 0.00 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.21 | 1.29 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:46 | 0.41 | 0.85 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.62 | 0.80 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.24 | 0.74 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 20:45 | 1.48 | 0.70 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:01 | 0.19 | 0.69 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:07 | 0.87 | 0.69 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:18 | 0.41 | 0.64 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15:14 | 0.84 | 0.54 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:49 | 0.66 | 0.25 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:01 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:51 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:00 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 40 | 44 | 90.7% | 3.87 | O |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | 3.58 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Mar 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 8.23 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 5.85 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Bryan Rust led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.04 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 40 of 44, worth 3.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bryan Rust led all skaters at 2.04, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 8.23 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 5.85, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 28 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 43. High-danger chances went 25 to 26.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 40 of 44 (3.87 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 24 of 28 (3.58 goals saved above expected).